Corteco 460041P Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Description

This Corteco exhaust manifold gasket is a critical component in the engine's exhaust system, sealing the connection between the exhaust manifold and the engine cylinder head. It's used in engines to prevent exhaust gases from escaping and to maintain proper exhaust flow. This gasket ensures a tight seal under high temperatures and pressures, improving engine efficiency and reducing harmful emissions. The gasket's dimensions are 28 x 170 x 450 mm, and it is manufactured in Taiwan. The MPN for this part is 460041P.

Key Features & Benefits

This gasket basically seals the connection between your exhaust manifold – that’s the part bolted directly to the engine where exhaust gases start their journey out – and the engine block itself. It fills in any imperfections between those two metal surfaces, creating a tight seal. It’s a pretty simple part, honestly, but it does a crucial job. Think of it like this: your engine creates a lot of hot, high – pressure exhaust. That exhaust needs to go through the exhaust system, not leak out around the manifold. This gasket ensures it does. It sits right where the manifold meets the engine, preventing gases from escaping. It's part of the bigger picture of getting those fumes safely away from you and helping your engine run efficiently.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If this gasket fails, you’ll notice if it’s a small leak as a ticking sound, especially when the engine is cold. A bigger leak will sound like an exhaust leak, obviously, and you might even smell exhaust fumes inside the car – that’s dangerous. Beyond that, a leaking gasket reduces engine performance because you lose exhaust pressure, and it can even damage other components over time. It's a relatively inexpensive part, and replacing it is a lot easier than dealing with the consequences of a bad leak. You can often find a good replacement online, places like Fixparts Online have a pretty good selection. Ignoring a bad gasket will eventually lead to bigger, more expensive repairs down the line, so it’s best to tackle it sooner rather than later.

Warranty Information

Corteco Exhaust Manifold Gasket (MPN 460041P) comes with a 1-year warranty.